Vulnerability Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.22/4.2.23/4.2.24/4.2.25. Affected is an unknown function in the library Msimg32.dll. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Cyber-Wo0dy/report/blob/main/notepad2/4.2.25/notepad2_dll_hij
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346126
- https://vuldb.com/?id.346126
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.749345
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-2538?
CVE-2026-2538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A security flaw has been discovered in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.22/4.2.23/4.2.24/4.2.25. Affected is an unknown function in the library Msimg32.dll. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled...
How severe is CVE-2026-2538?
CVE-2026-2538 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.